I received my Mace today and am very happy with it. However, I'm not happy with Sideshow changing from Fedex to UPS. I've received 2 so far from UPS and both boxes have been dented . Not one of the figures received via Fedex had any problems.

Holy ****....I thought they just arrived in the US but they are already shipping??!!

As for the box condition-did you contact SS and see about a replacement? I would assume they have plenty left in the warehouse (I haven't even gotten my email yet) so that might be an option. I don't think it matters what carrier they use, if they don't double box it - some are just gonna get dented.

I don't think it matters what carrier they use, if they don't double box it - some are just gonna get dented.

That's what I've been saying since Luke. I choose to pay $14 to have all my orders double boxed from SSC. I always receive my figs late in the shipping cycle because of it.

I wish I didn't have to pay double to recieve my figs box in good condition, but the other alternative is always getting beat up boxes, due to their insufficient shipping practices, and then the hassle of contacting SSC for replacement boxes gets really old quick.

I didn't realize that was even an option. It's nice they offer that, but $14 seems a little steep. Although, these packages are so great looking it would really suck to get a dented one. I suppose it would be good insurance.

I got a replacement box for my Anakin. I was put on a MIB list, but my shipments still come single boxed. I have been lucky with Kit Fisto, Han Solo, and SDCC Anakin/Vader. I haven't received my shipping notice yet for Mace.

For the replacement box, they send it flat so you have to fold it yourself. It is a little tricky to get it correct. Also, you have to stick it in the original mailer box overnight so it will hold its shape.